Christopher Tombs Ltd

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We are offering to you this Stunning Painting . Oil On Canvas. Signed on bottom right of picture. Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven died on 19 January 1881 in Brussels at the age of 83, one of the most well-respected and prolific artists of his day. He was born in West Flanders, Belgium. Verboeckhoven was an excellent painter of animals and, appears to have been the last link to a secular tradition with its roots deep in the 17th century, which linked observation of nature, studied composition, and idealized reproduction of reality. Like the Old Masters, he obtained the colour blue for his skies by grinding down lapis lazuli. He visited France and Great Britain (1826), Germany (1828) and Italy (1841. As his reputation grew, Verboeckhoven's clients were increasingly international. Collectors in the United States, England, Germany and Russia eagerly sought his work, eventually making him one of the most famous and successful artists of his day. He exhibited in salons throughout Europe and in many private galleries, particularly in London, Paris and St. Petersburg Russia. He was a Member of The Royal Academy of Belgium, of the Commission of Directors of the Royal Museums of Painting and Sculpture of Belgium the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (Antwerp), Ghent and St Petersburg, Commander of the Orders of Leopold, of Franz Joseph of Austria and Chevalier of the Legion of Honour of France, He also possessed the Croix de Guerre, which he received for his patriotic services during the Belgian Revolution of 1830. He was buried with Military honours. Delivery within the UK is included in the asking price. Shipping is also a pleasure so please do contact us for a quote. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for looking Chris 07778655965